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Racing and Sports have scanned the stewards’ reports to find the key information punters need to know from Australian racing on Saturday June 11.

Randwick:

Vienna Waltz (Race 1): shortly after the start commenced to buck and, as a consequence, lost ground. Stable representative Mr N Paine was advised the filly must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again. Vienna Waltz then overraced badly in the middle stages and got its head up when being restrained from the heels of Star Crossed. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Blazing Steel (Race 1): making the home turn became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarter by El Sid, which shifted out away from The Happy Lady. Rider J Ford stated that, whilst he was obliged to cover ground, the gelding was under pressure as far out as the 500m. He added, in his view, Blazing Steel seemed to handle the heavy track conditions and the only explanation he could offer is that the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr K Lees expressed disappointment with the performance of Blazing Steel and indicated he would now assess the gelding in the coming days, before notifying the Stewards of its immediate racing future.

Colonel Custer (Race 4): App. K Jennings stated that the colt overraced in the lead and, after shifting ground on the home turn, weakened noticeably in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr J Bruce stated that the colt had pleased the stable since its last start at Randwick on 28 May 2016. Mr Bruce advised that, in light of today's performance, Colonel Custer would now be spelled. Mr Bruce was asked to report back on the condition of the colt subsequent to the race.

Bitburg (Race 5): Rider J Ford stated his mount was inclined to race keenly but, after being placed under pressure, he felt something was amiss with the gelding in the straight and, consequently, he did not ride it out fully to the finish. He added, in his view, Bitburg did not feel free in its action behind. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M Dale undertook to report the results of a full veterinary examination. The inquiry was adjourned pending those results being reported to the Stewards.

Kuro (Race 8): when questioned regarding the disappointing performance, K O'Hara stated the gelding travelled well in the early stages and, after being briefly crowded making the home turn, commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Ms H Devlin advised Kuro had pleased the stable since its last start at Scone on 14 May 2016 and, in particular, had barrier trialled well at Warwick Farm on 30 May 2016 and could offer no tangible excuse for the disappointing performance. Ms Devlin was asked to report back to the Stewards on the condition of Kuro subsequent to the race.

Fine Mist (Race 8): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be mildly lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr P Murray advised, in his view, Fine Mist had failed to handle today's soft track conditions, however, the mare will now be spelled.

All Summer Long (Race 9): held up for clear running until approaching the 150m.

Cosmopol (Race 9): when questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, G Schofield stated, from his wide draw, he had been instructed to obtain cover. He added that, when Shadow Lord, which was drawn to his inside, jumped better than he, he elected to follow that runner and anticipated Shadow Lord, which was racing with blinkers on today, to take up a more forward position. He further stated, when Shadow Lord did not go forward as anticipated, he was shuffled back in the field and then approaching the 700m, when Avonaco, which was positioned to his outside, was able to cross his mount, this resulted in Cosmopol being forced to the rear of the field. G Schofield said that, having regard to the fact that his mount was shuffled back, he was still of the view that its finishing effort was somewhat disappointing in the circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mr M Hawkes was asked to report back on the condition of Cosmopol subsequent to the race.

Eagle Farm:

Volkstok'n'Barrell (Race 2): V. Colgan reported that his mount, under its big weight, was unable to sprint when the pace quickened approaching the home turn and did not finish the race of as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Connections were advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to being permitted to race again.

Hopfgarten (Race2): The veterinary surgeon reported that the gelding was galloped-on on the off hind leg.

Jessy Belle (Race 3); Shifted out to improve approaching the home turn and made contact with Onemorezeta on a number of occasions. Following the race the horse slipped in the horse stall area. The veterinary surgeon examined the horse and found the mare to have a slow recovery and to be suffering a case of thumps, as a result of which treatment was administered.

Havasay (Race 4): Overraced badly in the middle stages and making the turn near the 1000m got its head up and shifted out towards the middle of the track. Carried wider from the 700m. Trainer L. Birchley indicated that the horse would be sent for an immediate spell, however he was advised that it would be required to perform satisfactorily in a trial before being permitted to race again.

Mr Individual (Race 4): Severely hampered when crowded in the early stages. Overraced in the early stages and got its head up on numerous occasions. Hung out throughout the event. Trainer T. Corstens was advised that a warning would be placed on the colt's racing manners.

Target In Sight (Race 5): Eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have suffered a bleeding attack and to be suffering cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer J. Pride was advised that the horse would be ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to racing again must gallop over 1000m in the presence of a steward, must trial satisfactorily and undergo an ECG, the results of which must be provided to stewards.

Souchez (Race 7): Tightened near the 1200m. The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse had a poor post-race recovery, was suffering from heat stress and subsequently colic and was transported to the Eagle Farm Veterinary Clinic.

Etymology (Race 8): A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the near foreleg. Trainer J. O'Shea was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.

Mackintosh (Race 8): When questioned, B. Shinn stated that his mount's action changed on a number of occasions from the 1400m, which he attributed to not handling the track conditions. He added that the horse was under pressure near the 600m and did not respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities, and a swab sample was taken.

Delectation (Race 9): A post-race veterinary examination revealed a proximal suspensory injury to the near foreleg and significant lameness. Trainer C. Waller was advised that the horse will require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.

Under The Louvre (Race 9): The veterinary surgeon reported that the horse was showing signs of the thumps post-race.